Science Teacher, Dean of Students, Coach
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Derek J. Atlas
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ac19qt@r.postjobfree.com
A good teacher is like a candle: it consumes itself to light the way for others."
-Anonymous
Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education. The human mind is our fundamental resource." -President John F. Kennedy
The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called 'truth.'" -Dan Rather
Professional Profile
Determined to greatly impact the educational environment, in positive fashion, utilizing a unique combination of education experience in conjunction with mastery of content, 20 years of teaching, 18 years of coaching and a relentless passion to uplift through educational empowerment.
Hold Masters Degree in Education Administration / Supervision, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Associates in Urban Education.
Dedicated to improve any educational environment through hard work, determination, perseverance and willingness to work with others.
Experienced in use of computers and educational software.
Education, Honors, and Certifications
M.A. Education Administration / Supervision
University of Detroit Mercy, 2003
Bachelor of Science Biology
Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA. 1994
Associates Degree Urban Education
Wayne County Community College, Detroit, MI, 1996
Certifications
Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Program
University of Detroit Mercy, 2000
Key Qualifications
Certified in Elementary K-5 all subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self Contained Classroom)
Certified BIOLOGY (DA) 6-8
Plan and instruct each Science / Health / Physical Education using variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to facilitate constructivist, student-centered student learning.
Infuse individualized lesson planning principles into classroom and differentiated instruction. Develop and conduct cross-curricular activities to reveal pragmatic application of content across multiple content areas.
Implement use of multi-media and current technological approaches to subject matter. Research educational resources on the Internet.
Computer Skills
Software (IBM and MAC environments): Microsoft Windows® and DOS, WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, PageMaker, Power Point
Working knowledge of the Internet
Employment
Professional Development in Education
Brenda Scott Academy – EAA, 2016-2017, 18440 Hoover, Detroit, MI, 48205, 6th Grade Science
University Yes Academy, 2014-2016, 14669 Curtis, Detroit, 48235
Dean of- Students, 2015, Middle School Science Chair &, 8th Grade Science Teacher, Teacher Council
Paul Robeson / Malcolm X, DPS, Sept 2011- 2014
7th & 8th Grade Science, Social Studies, Physical Education
Vetal Elementary, DPS, September 2009- June 2011
7th & 8th Grade Science
Cleveland Intermediate, DPS Sept. 2007 – August 2009
6th, 7th, 8th Grade MEAP Prep, 9-12 ACT Prep, DAPCEP, Academic Games, Chemistry
Barbour Magnet Middle Schools, DPS August 1998 – August 2007
7th & 8th grade Science
Dr. Burt R. Shurly Camp, Detroit Public Schools, June 1995- Aug. 1999
Program Director, Asst. Program Director, Science Specialist, Sr Counselor
Emergency Sub in Regular Position K-5 Guyton Elementary School, DPS, April 1995 to 1999, 5th Grade At Risk, Physical Education
Education Related Positions
Wayne County Community College, 2005-present
Adjunct Professor EDU, BIO
ITT Tech, 2004
Adjunct Professor, Portfolio Development
Extra – Curricular Coaching / Sponsoring
STR8 SMOKIN Track Club, 2010-present- founder
Varsity Track and Field
oCleveland Intermediate High, 2007-2009
oCrockett Technical High, 2010-2012
oEast English Village High, 2012 – 2014
oPAL Track and Field, 2001-2008
Science Fair, DAPCEP, Future Cities, Academic Games
Basketball Coach: Guyton Elem 1995-1997, Barbour Magnet Middle 1998-2005, Cleveland Int 2007-2009 (High School)
Community Outreach
Global Education Athletic Foundation (GEAF), 2010-present, Exec. Dir.
Professional Affiliations: NSTA, MSTA, DFT, AAU, USATF, MITCA
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